Overview
Slow travel is all the craze these days! Go Car Free, Carefree and travel in comfort and at a leisurely pace.
Travel to Ireland the classic route by rail through the heart of England, along the lovely North Wales Coast and then on the world’s largest cruise ferry to Dublin City Centre.
Spend three nights in a 3*/4* standard hotel in Dublin City Centre and return to London – All in four days!
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What's included
Transfers from Dublin Ferryport to City Centre Hotel
Dublin City Tour
Breakfast
Return Rail & Ferry London to Dublin
3 Nights Dublin 3*/4* Standard Hotel
Food and drinks, unless otherwise stated.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Address: London, NW1 2RT
Check-in at London Euston Station at the Network Rail Mobility Assistance at 8:30AM. Reception for the 09:02 departure of your train direct to Holyhead. You will be met by your host wearing a bright yellow jacket and escorted into your reserved seats.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Check in time for the London – Dublin tour is at 08.40am in London Euston Station at the Network Rail Mobility Assistance Reception in the main concourse. The Railtours Ireland Representative will be there in a bright yellow jacket to check you in and show you to your reserved seat/s on the train.
Wheelchair accessibility: As long as the passenger has some mobility then this tour would be suitable. Trains in Ireland are wheelchair friendly however buses/coaches are not. The guest would have to be able to climb the steps on to the bus. Mobility Scooters cannot be accommodated on this tour.
What to expect
Day 1 LONDON TO DUBLIN
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Dublin
Check-in at London Euston Station at the Network Rail Mobility Assistance Reception for the 09:02 departure of your train direct to Holyhead. You will be met by your Railtours Ireland host and escorted into your reserved seats.
Your train, complete with snack car/bar will speed through the heart of England and along the North Wales coast to reach Holyhead in just 3 hours and 40 minutes. Holyhead rail station is also the cruise ferry terminal so after a short bus transfer to the berth you walk onto the ship – The Irish Ferries ‘Ulysses’ to Dublin.
Enjoy an invigorating 3 hours and 15 minute voyage across the Irish Sea to Dublin. Facilities on board the ship include a range of restaurants and bars, a 2-screen cinema and a traditional promenade deck, from where you can enjoy the fresh sea air.
Arrive into Dublin at 17:25hrs where you will be welcomed by your Railtours Ireland host and transferred to your hotel in Dublin City Centre for a 3-night stay.
Day 2 DISCOVER DUBLIN AT YOUR LEISURE
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Dublin
Free to discover Dublin with your 48hr Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour ticket.
The popular tour, the 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, is offered with both live and multilingual commentary. All drivers are Fáilte Ireland approved, which means that not only are they great story tellers, they're also brimming with information and history of Dublin's past, and will have you laughing all the way around the tour route.
Day 3 DISCOVER DUBLIN AT YOUR LEISURE
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Dublin
Free to discover Dublin with your 48hr Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour ticket.
The popular tour, the 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, is offered with both live and multilingual commentary. All drivers are Fáilte Ireland approved, which means that not only are they great story tellers, they're also brimming with information and history of Dublin's past, and will have you laughing all the way around the tour route.
Day 4 DUBLIN TO LONDON
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Dublin
Your Railtours Ireland host will transfer you to the Dublin ferry port.
Dublin – London (via Irish Ferries Ship - Ulysses):
Monday- Friday: 08:05am Depart Dublin by cruise ferry.
11:30: Arrive Holyhead by ferry.
12:53: Depart HolyHead - Change in Crewe
15.22 - Depart Crewe
17.00 : Arrive London Euston Station
Saturday: 08.05am Depart Dublin by cruise ferry
11.30: Arrive Holyhead by ferry.
12:38: Depart HolyHead -Change at Chester
14.35 - Depart Chester.
16.37 : Arrive London Euston Station.
Sunday: 08:05am Depart Dublin by cruise ferry.
11:30: Arrive Holyhead by ferry.
12:50: Depart HolyHead
16:40: Arrive London Euston Station.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Stroller accessibility: must be foldable.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about London to Dublin by Ferry and Rail
How long does London to Dublin by Ferry and Rail take?
It takes about 4 days.
Where does it start?
Address: London, NW1 2RT Check-in at London Euston Station at the Network Rail Mobility Assistance at 8:30AM. Reception for the 09:02 departure of your train direct to Holyhead.
What's included?
- Transfers from Dublin Ferryport to City Centre Hotel
- Dublin City Tour
- Breakfast
- Return Rail & Ferry London to Dublin
- 3 Nights Dublin 3*/4* Standard Hotel
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless otherwise stated.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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